Many cats have strong preferences to certain textures and temperatures, too. Low-sodium chicken or beef broth (check the ingredients first to make sure they’re totally safe for kitty to consume!) drizzled over dinner could be all that’s needed to jumpstart a healthy appetite. If your cat isn’t immediately drawn to the scent of her meal, try adding an irresistible food topper, a tiny sprinkle of canned tuna or chicken, or even a dash of parmesan cheese. It is the most often the scent of food, not the taste, that attracts your cat to her food. In addition to making mealtimes more fun, you can entice a picky cat to eat by making her food more appealing, too. In many cases, a complacent kitty may eat simply because she “caught” the food herself. Try feeding from an interactive feeder or cat food puzzle to encourage better eating habits. Rather than just setting down a bowl of food in front of your cat, use her natural prey drive to encourage her to eat. For dry food feeders, clean dishes daily. If you’re feeding a wet, canned, or raw food, remember to clean your cat’s dish after every meal. Surprisingly, using the wrong feeding dish can actually be painful for your cat, causing a condition known as whisker-stress.
Make sure you’re feeding from a bowl or dish with shallow sides that don’t press against her whiskers. For these cats, try setting them in front of their dish while gently stroking their back until they begin to eat.Īdditionally, some extremely finicky cats will turn their nose up at dinner if they don’t like the dish it’s been served in. Very social cats, or those that act as if they’re starved for attention, may ditch the dinner bowl if it means leaving their human’s side for a moment. If your cat prefers alone time while he’s eating, make sure his dishes are placed in a safe, quiet environment, away from distractions and other pets. Some cats prefer peace and quiet during mealtimes, especially if they share their home with other pets or children, while others prefer to dine with company. In addition to being great for the overall health of your kitty companion, exercise is an excellent appetite stimulant. Encourage him to chase a catnip toy around the house, get out his favorite feather wand, or have him dart around after the little red dot of a laser pointer. While holding back your kitty’s food for a few hours (up to 12 hours between feedings should sufficiently build enough hunger to eat what you’re offering) can stimulate your cat’s appetite, you can also increase hunger with exercise! Before feeding, spend some time playing with your cat. Simply having the opportunity to grow a bit hungry may be just the push she needs to start eating again. After putting out her bowl or plate, if she hasn’t eaten, take it away and try again a few hours later. Instead of filling a bowl in the morning for your finicky feline, put out a small portion of her daily meal several times a day. If you typically free-feed your cat, as many pet parents do, opt instead for a regimented feeding schedule.
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